Pay up to £46,547, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for experienced Digital Portfolio Managers who have a passion for complex problem solving and who can manage large-scale projects, driving progress and innovation.

DWP Digital is transforming services by harnessing cutting‑edge technologies and innovative ways of working to deliver quicker, easier, and more cost‑effective support for customers. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Technical Statement

This is your opportunity to showcase clear examples and evidence of how you meet the following:

• Please describe an example of where you have used your experience of either portfolio management or project management within a change or digital environment.

Personal Statement

• Experience of building long‑term strategic relationships with stakeholders to facilitate and deliver business outcomes.
• Experience of analysing multiple information sources, producing reports appropriate for senior audiences, including making recommendations for changes.
• Experience of applying appropriate governance procedures including delivery assurance.
• Experience of tracking and reporting progress of digital delivery to senior levels, including identifying, managing and unblocking risks and issues.
• You should have or be working towards a recognised Portfolio or Project Management qualification (or equivalent – which you must state on your application) such as:
• Management of Portfolios (MoP) – Foundation Level
• Prince2 Agile – Foundation Level
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) – Foundation Level
• APM PMQ (formerly APMP)
• PMI Certification (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CAPM, PSMP, ACP)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects and programmes, including planning, prioritising, and tracking progress, managing dependencies and risks, and maintaining a clear view of the wider DWP and Digital Group strategy.
• Work closely with colleagues across Digital, Finance, Commercial teams, and government bodies such as the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury to drive change while keeping essential services running.
• Apply governance and control frameworks, produce portfolio status reports, support agile delivery teams, and ensure robust risk management.
• Build professional capability within the portfolio community through line management and coaching.
• Help deliver outcomes that comply with cross‑government standards and meet the evolving needs of DWP's customers.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model – balance time at home with face‑to‑face collaboration in a hub.
• Competitive pay of up to £46,547.
• Brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.
• Generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time, and all usual public holidays.
• Broad benefits package focused on work‑life balance, including:
• Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards) and Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100).
• Flexible working, including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies.
• Time off for volunteering and charitable giving.
• ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’ initiative.
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
• Sports and social activities.
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Application Process

• Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Full instructions are provided when you click through.
• Interview: a single‑stage online interview.

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